Kimmich demonstrates no ill-feelings towards Shiri Taylor
Joshua Kimmich, a key player for Bayern Munich, is set to face referee Anthony Taylor once again, this time in the Club World Cup quarterfinal against Paris Saint-Germain. The match, scheduled for today at 6:00 PM CET in Atlanta, will mark a significant encounter for Kimmich, who has a controversial history with Taylor following the Euro 2020 quarter-final between Germany and Spain.
During that match, Taylor denied a penalty to the German team despite the ball clearly hitting the hand of Spanish defender Marc Cucurella after a shot from Bayern player Jamal Musiala. The missed call was met with widespread criticism and emotional debates, extending beyond Germany's borders.
Kimmich, however, has expressed a measured response to the situation. He acknowledges the mistakes that referees, including Taylor, can make and believes that everyone is prone to errors. Despite the contentious decisions that impacted the German team during the Euro 2020 quarterfinal, Kimmich no longer harbours deep resentment against Taylor.
In fact, Kimmich has taken a relatively neutral approach towards the upcoming encounter. He is prepared to put the Euro 2020 controversy aside and focus on the upcoming clash under Taylor's officiating. This pragmatic stance is a testament to Kimmich's maturity and professionalism, as he sets his sights on the Club World Cup quarterfinal.
The Euro 2020 quarterfinal between Germany and Spain ended in a 1:1 draw when the penalty was missed, with Spain eventually winning the match in extra time with a final score of 1:2. The missed penalty had a significant impact on the result, and the memory of the incident continues to linger.
However, for Kimmich, the past is the past. As he prepares to take the field today, he is focused on the present and the opportunity to compete against one of the world's top teams. With his usual determination and skill, Kimmich is poised to make his mark in the Club World Cup quarterfinal against Paris Saint-Germain.
In the midst of the Club World Cup quarterfinal against Paris Saint-Germain, Kimmich will face referee Anthony Taylor who was involved in a contentious incident during the European Championships. Despite the controversy surrounding Taylor's decision to not award a penalty to Germany during the Euro 2020 quarter final against Spain, Kimmich has chosen to approach the upcoming encounter with a pragmatic mindset, focusing on the Club World Cup instead of dwelling on past mistakes.
